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Hi all, First let me start by saying that if this question has already been asked/answered I apologize. I looked through the forums and searched and didn't get a full answer. I have a HT1250 VHF, Software Version # R05.12.02. I'm looking to purchase a UHF HT1250, Band Split of 403-470 Model #...

I've always heard UHF is better for urban and congested areas as it penetrates buildings better but vhf is better for open terrain and hilly areas as its longer wavelength always it to travel further in range. so my question is if your camping or hiking, what would be ideal in an environment...

I have a Sonar Radio CRX104 tube type VHF/High band receiver as well as a Lafayette tube type Hi/Lo receiver. Both are very clean and the tubes "light-up" but the radios do not receive. I would like to know if anyone still works on tube radios? 73, Gregg, N2UUP

Hello, I'm up here in Santa Fe mountains near Pecos and we get Black Hawks from time to time, today we had a flight of three go by, does anyone know where they come from, I'm guessing they are ANG but are they from NM? Any idea what frequency to monitor VHF or HF? Thanks

Hello out there, I was wondering what the "click" or "tick" noise is at the end of a radio transmission. I hear it at the end of a 800 mhz radio transmission and some times the end of a VHF radio transmission. Its not MDC, MODAT, or DTMF. Just curious to what it is. Thanks!!!

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I own a Uniden Bearcat BCD396XT MOBILE scanner and only listen to Fire/EMS and police frequencies, which are from 151-155 MHz VHF, and occasionally a 453 MHz channel. I am curious what antenna to get for my portable scanner to pick up one of the dispatch centers around 20 mi away. Also, what...

Hello All, I have a Motorola Spectra VHF Radio, Model No: D43KXA7JA5BK, 136.0 - 162.0 MHz, 50 Watts, that I have installed in my house. I am looking for a nice antenna that can handle the entire frequency range of this radio to install on the roof of my house. I live in a neighborhood that...

Hello All, I have just acquired the following radio: Model No: T99DX+091W_ASTRO ID No: T04KLF9PW4AN (info from BSM) T = Trunk-Mounted Mobile Radio 04 = ASTRO K = 146 to 178MHz L = 61 to 110 Watts F = Limited Keypad; With Display...

What Does These Common Emission Designators Mean? 11K2F2D 11K2F3E 20K0F3E 20KOF2D

As of today 8/28/2012 is okaloosa county fire/ems north and south up and running on narrowband or are is all radio traffic still working off wideband? also do you know if the old Niceville FD freqs Rx 151.04000 Tx 153.83000 with a pl of 156.7 as well as crestview FD, South walton, north walton...

As of today 8/28/2012 is okaloosa county fire/ems north and south up and running on narrowband or are is all radio traffic still working off wideband? also do you know if the old Niceville FD freqs Rx 151.04000 Tx 153.83000 with a pl of 156.7 as well as crestview FD, South walton, north walton...

Hello all: Looking for some technical and experienced insight. This is a public safety system that operates at 154.1800. We are having to replace the antenna and are 340W ERP. The repeater currently has a DB224 but I am pushing for a DB228 to help receiving the handhelds. Adding the DB224 to...

Awhile back I was scanning and I found the frequency for my local school. Then I notice they were on an LTR system. But the problem is the system is not pirated anywhere. The frequencey I have is 152.0375 but also it can be heard on 152.0300 at the same time. I was wondering if anybody can help...

What does narrowband mean? I am looking to purchase either a base tranceiver or mobile transceiver(VHF/UHF). I would like the radio to be narrowband capable. Do you have any suggestions? I am an ARES member and would like to use the radio to monitor public safety(that will be narrowbanding per...

I just bought an ICOM IC-211 VHF (2 meter) All-mode base rig on E-Bay. Power turns on, but neither VFO lights. Does anyone have any ideas or can you recommend an ICOM repair shop that is affordable? 73, Gregg, N2UUP

Alrighty, So what I have currently is a Uniden Bearcat BCT15x model scanner mounted in my car. It is powered by a cigarette plug. The antenna is a standard glass mount antenna mounted on the rear cargo window of my 2004 Chevy Suburban. The antenna is slated to do 25-1300 mHz. It picks up...

I need a good code plug for a MTS2000 VHF Model H01KDF9PW1BN System Package H35, Flash Code:000001-000000-9. Read the codeplug changed it and wrote it back then got the dreaded FAIL 01/82 now nothing works. Ideas or suggestions?

I know that Waterloo fire is now paged out on 800 mhz. Are there other changes like this happening soon?? i.e. moving from vhf to 800mhz?

I have two Minitor V VHF 2Ch. Stored Voice pagers. 1. The first is a bit beat up and I wanted to take it apart to clean the contacts. In doing so, I turned what appeared to be a screw on the circuit board that crumbled exposing a red coiled wire. The pager has not received audio since I...